TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[stone’sthrow]

Do you think they send voice interview invites in batches ?

Hey, does Addleshaw have any tests or just the voice interview after written application?

 

[Louise59]

Hey, does Addleshaw have any tests or just the voice interview after written application?

Hi - seems that the voice interview is the first stage (post-app)

 

[flyingtiger]

Orrick written assesment - any tips would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Nemo_nana]

Has anyone been successful in obtaining their WG & Arctic shores test results from NRF?

I just got below response from a recruitment advisor not too long ago after requesting which I don’t think is fair.

“Hi ,

Unfortunately, it is the Firm’s policy to not share Watson Glaser or Arctic Shores results.

Thanks,”

I have seen the thread re SAR but I do not want to use that approach hence I was requested from the firm first…also worried about implications for any future applications and how that would be viewed….

 

[Tintin06]

Has anyone been successful in obtaining their WG & Arctic shores test results from NRF?

I just got below response from a recruitment advisor not too long ago after requesting which I don’t think is fair.

“Hi ,

Unfortunately, it is the Firm’s policy to not share Watson Glaser or Arctic Shores results.

Thanks,”

I have seen the thread re SAR but I do not want to use that approach hence I was requested from the firm first…also worried about implications for any future applications and how that would be viewed….

🔎 I Subject Access Requested both.

 

[LegalC]

Does anyone know whether Trowers and Hamlins require people to take the SQE 1 and 2 if you have the LPC? Conscious that firms have started to roll this requirement out even though the LPC doesn’t expire until 2031.

 

[AlexJ]

Does anyone know whether Trowers and Hamlins require people to take the SQE 1 and 2 if you have the LPC? Conscious that firms have started to roll this requirement out even though the LPC doesn’t expire until 2031.

If you have taken the LPC you are exempt from SQE 1 and will only have to sit SQE 2

 

[EliteWhovian]

For those applying to Ashurst next year, are you going to go for their direct route or wvs?

 

[hannah04]

do you guys think attending a virtual or in-person AC is better? I'm debating whether or not to pay to cut my vacation short and attend an in-person AC or do the virtual AC that they offer. I personally don't like being on camera, it makes me more nervous having my self-view there, but at the same time I'd have to fork out quite a bit to change travel plans. Do you think its worth it to do in-person or do you think it doesnt make much of a difference?

 

[Tintin06]

For those applying to Ashurst next year, are you going to go for their direct route or wvs?

❄️👔👞

 

[EliteWhovian]

❄️👔👞

winter shirt shoe? 😅🤣

 

[NMA]

do you guys think attending a virtual or in-person AC is better? I'm debating whether or not to pay to cut my vacation short and attend an in-person AC or do the virtual AC that they offer. I personally don't like being on camera, it makes me more nervous having my self-view there, but at the same time I'd have to fork out quite a bit to change travel plans. Do you think its worth it to do in-person or do you think it doesnt make much of a difference?

i'm a bit torn on this, 8/10 times i'd always prefer in-person ACs as it just removes the awkwardness and it helps seeing the actual person in front of you. But i've definitely had success with virtual ones as i didnt have to travel to London so i could just chill in my house and get rid of the nerves + have a few sticky notes dotted around

 

[Tintin06]

winter shirt shoe? 😅🤣

Winter Vac Scheme !

 

[ab01]

For those applying to Ashurst next year, are you going to go for their direct route or wvs?

What’s the better option? ☝🏻

 

[Us416]

Does anyone know whether Trowers and Hamlins require people to take the SQE 1 and 2 if you have the LPC? Conscious that firms have started to roll this requirement out even though the LPC doesn’t expire until 2031.

Unsure for Trowers, but I’ve had confirmation from a number of firms that you are exempt from both SQE 1 and 2

 

[Zaidoz10]

If you’ve had to re-sit a few exams on the LPC, are you still exempt from SQE 1? Or do you have to pass all exams first time in order to be exempt?

 

[LegalC]

If you have taken the LPC you are exempt from SQE 1 and will only have to sit SQE 2

Thank you, is that irrespective of when you completed your LPC too?

 

[AlexJ]

Thank you, is that irrespective of when you completed your LPC too?

This is the general approach of firms including T&H. If you have not completed the LPC you will have to do both SQE 1&2

 

[LegalC]

Unsure for Trowers, but I’ve had confirmation from a number of firms that you are exempt from both SQE 1 and 2

Oh really, do you know what firms these are? Trying to sieve out firms who require both (or either) for the next TC cycle as it’s not financially viable 😅

 

[Tintin06]

⚡️ I get a real buzz out of sending a Subject Access Request once all else fails. Anyone else? If you do, I think we’re just destined to work in Investigations!